<-- Back to proposed bills

Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Hinkley Point B Nuclear Site

25 June 2026

Proposing MP
Rutherglen
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the designation direction given to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) regarding the Hinkley Point B nuclear site.

Action Requested

Lord Vallance is laying a designation direction which reaffirms NDA’s responsibility for decommissioning Hinkley Point B, in accordance with the Energy Act 2004. This marks the second Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor fleet site to transfer to Government control for decommissioning.

Key Facts

  • The direction has been given to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
  • NDA’s responsibility is for cleaning up and decommissioning of Hinkley Point B nuclear site.
  • Sections 3 and 5 of the Energy Act 2004 are referenced.
  • EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited and Nuclear Restoration Services have given consent.
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy